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Lyte wrote the hymn while dying of tuberculosis at the age of 54. He had just preached his final sermon to his congregation in Lower Brixham, England, and was preparing to travel to Italy in a vain attempt to recover his health. He passed away just three weeks after completing the poem.

"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?". Cultural & Global Significance "Abide With Me!"

While several tunes exist, the most famous is "Eventide," composed by William Henry Monk in 1861. Monk reportedly wrote the melody in just 10 minutes during a period of deep personal sorrow. Scriptural Basis Lyte wrote the hymn while dying of tuberculosis

The lyrics were written by Henry Francis Lyte , a Scottish Anglican minister, in 1847 . "O death, where is thy sting

The hymn draws heavily from Biblical themes of divine presence during "the evening" of life:

"Abide With Me" has transcended its religious roots to become a fixture in major international events:

For decades, it was the closing piece of India's annual Beating Retreat ceremony (a favorite of Mahatma Gandhi) until 2021. It was also performed at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.